MARTA at a Glance

For over a quarter of a century, MARTA has moved over 3.5 billion people throughout Atlanta and the surrounding cities. We have been a staple to the community and a great economic driver for the city. Today, we are one of the top 10 transportation agencies in the United States and we are striving to be bigger and better. While our opportunities for growth are eminent, our commitment to our customers and our communities in which we operate is even greater.

Connecting Metro Atlanta

MARTA proudly provides service to1.7 million residents of
Metro Atlanta.

Since opening
in 1979, MARTA has
made over
5 billion trips carrying passengers by bus and rail.

MARTA provides
reliable transit to
more than
500,000 people every weekday.

Growing MARTA

In 2014 and 2015, MARTA upgraded its bus fleet with 200 New Flyer buses. This fleet looks great and boast increased comfort, accessibility, and fuel efficiency.

MARTA is committed to improving Atlanta's transit. In 2014, it partnered with the Atlanta Streetcar, providing critical last-mile access to bus and rail lines within the Downtown area.

Rail service involves over
338 rail cars capable of carrying passengers to any of our 38 stations.

MARTA reduced emissions by 95% in 347 of its buses by using compressed natural gas.